“Find yourself a good partner and keep your standards high, okay? If you notice any red flags, just walk away, no questions asked. Period. I don’t care how small the red flag may seem. You are not obligated to fix anyone. Walk away. Let me tell you, even though my husband seemed perfect to me, he had red flags that others saw. But to me, they weren’t red flags.
Porsha’s recent speech about her husband Simon having no red flags is seriously giving me déjà vu. Really?
In case you’re not up to date with the drama, Porsha’s husband, Nigerian businessman Simon, has quite a history. This whole situation feels like a saga from a 50-part ‘Who the Heck Did I Marry?’ series on TikTok. Let me get into his recent criminal record soon. But first, let me tell you about his past as a liar, cheater, and a walking red flag.
Can you believe that Simon used a fake publicity firm to inflate his net worth? This firm would post anything he sent them for a fee, making it seem like his net worth was verified by a reputable source.
It’s also come to light that Simon’s business website was just a basic template with no real details about his work, and his businesses themselves might not be what they seem. And before you even react to that, there’s more that hasn’t even made it into the recent court documents.”
In 2021, reports surfaced detailing Simon’s financial troubles, including 21 liens, nine judgments, and loans from PNC Bank linked to his Rolls-Royces. Additionally, he faced significant IRS back taxes and had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy multiple times, notably in 2014 due to business failures amounting to $3.8 million. There were further indications in 2021 that Simon might be filing for bankruptcy again, this time concerning his Simon Restaurant and Club.
This information, readily accessible through public records, raises questions about Porsha’s awareness of Simon’s financial history, especially given her statements about his lack of red flags. The circumstances surrounding their relationship and its rapid progression, including Simon’s recent divorce from Falynn announced in April 2021 followed swiftly by an engagement to Porsha, have prompted speculation.
It is noteworthy that Porsha and Simon’s involvement predates their public engagement announcement, with evidence suggesting they were involved as early as September 2020. Furthermore, another woman named Jessica Harris alleged that she too was romantically involved with Simon starting from March 2021. According to Jessica, Simon indicated an interest in pursuing a relationship once his divorce was finalized, only for her to discover his engagement to Porsha through media reports.
“How do you find love while you’re out there speeding around in that Ferrari, going 100 miles an hour, making me look crazy in these photos? How do you manage that?”
Despite facing significant criticism at the time, Jessica genuinely attempted to caution others about Simon’s questionable character.
It all boiled down to accusations of fraud. We saw him live, talking about his wife, accusing her of infidelity and drug use—allegations I can delve into later—while engaging in similar behavior himself. It’s hypocritical and deceitful, and I won’t stand for it.
Continuing with those warning signs, back in 2022, Porsha proudly flaunted a $300,000 car gifted to her by Simon on Instagram, posing beside the vehicle adorned with an orange interior and a large red bow on the hood.
However, it didn’t take long for fans to recall that in August 2020, Simon’s ex-wife, Falynn, had posted an Instagram photo with a Rolls-Royce featuring a similar orange interior. So, the burning question arose: Did Simon give Porsha the same car he gave Falynn?
Despite Simon’s denial of giving them identical cars, it’s still quite peculiar that he would gift both of them vehicles with matching interiors.
Let’s not forget that these cars were linked to loan issues with PNC Bank in 2021. The pattern is clear—this man is a scammer through and through.
There is substantial evidence pointing to discrepancies in his business dealings, lavish properties, private jet usage, and various other aspects that he fabricated and paid for to present himself as a wealthy individual.
Recent court documents have once again brought Simon’s misdeeds to light. His criminal activities trace back to 1982 when he initially entered the country on a visitor’s visa. By 1985, following a series of police issues related to credit card fraud, Simon voluntarily departed from the United States.
Simon’s encounters with law enforcement in the U.S. were frequent and troubling. In August 1982, he overstayed his visa. By September 1987, he had pleaded guilty to bank and credit card fraud, a felony offense. In January 1989, he was arrested for unauthorized vehicle use, and in 1990, for identity fraud. Subsequently, in 1991, after overstaying his visa again, Simon faced deportation orders and was physically removed from the United States in the following year.
Despite these setbacks, Simon was determined to remain in the U.S. and resorted to scamming his way back under a new identity through the Special Agricultural Worker (SAW) program. Under this program, Simon’s temporary resident status transitioned to permanent residency, allowing him to remain undetected by immigration authorities.
However, court documents reveal that Simon’s success in obtaining permanent residency was based on lies. He falsely claimed on his application that he had never been arrested and had a clean record.
Simon’s pursuit of U.S. citizenship faced repeated denials. Initially in 2016, his naturalization attempt was rejected due to unlawfully granted permanent resident status. A subsequent application in 2020 met a similar fate for failure to establish lawful permanent residence.
Undeterred, Simon filed another application in 2023 seeking to overturn the denial and obtain U.S. citizenship. However, on January 11th of the current year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services was authorized to dismiss his case.
Additionally, court documents reveal that Simon’s marriages were part of his fraudulent schemes. He stands accused of entering into sham marriages to maintain residency in the country. His former wife disclosed that they did not live together nor consummate their marriage.
The court records meticulously detail how Simon applied for SAW benefits under a false identity, misrepresented his marital status, provided incorrect information regarding his criminal history, and misstated crucial details about his entry into the United States.
The court’s decision concluded that Simon’s eligibility for permanent residency, crucial for his naturalization application, hinged on his obtaining permanent residency through SAW benefits. However, this was achieved through misrepresentations and omissions regarding his identity, criminal history, and personal characteristics. Therefore, his permanent residency status was deemed unlawful for the purpose of naturalization.
Without lawful permanent residency, Simon’s application for naturalization fails to meet eligibility requirements. Given his extensive history of deception spanning two decades, Simon is likely facing deportation once again, marking the end of his prospects.
What does this mean for Porsha? Simon has portrayed a facade of success in his pursuit of U.S. citizenship, as evidenced by his Instagram selfie. Porsha, however, is likely aware of Simon’s deportation risk, which could explain her return to RHOA—seeking independent income separate from Simon’s.
Their presence on Real Housewives of Atlanta is sure to provide compelling storylines, as Simon’s tumultuous past takes center stage. It seems improbable that Porsha will stand by Simon if he is deported.
What are your thoughts on Simon’s exposure? Did Porsha truly remain unaware of these public details? How do you think this will impact their relationship moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
